CLUBS AND GROUPS
75 Ways to Save on Household Expenses set for Thursday, June 22, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Ladner Pioneer Library. Learn practical and easy ways to reduce utility, cable, phone and internet bills; reduce your grocery bills; trim your personal expenses and more. Registration is required. Call 604-946-6215.
Toys for sale – new and gently used, week of June 19 at Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen.
Earthwise Society has a Summer Solstice event and AGM, June 22, 7 p.m. to sunset. Garden tour at 6:30 p.m., drinks and cheese by sunset and twilight tour at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. Call 604-946-9828 or contact [email protected].
Positively Canadian, Saturday, June 24, 2 to 3 p.m. – Tsawwassen Library and Saturday, July 15, 2 to 3 p.m. – Ladner Pioneer Library. Learn interesting or quirky facts, stats and tips about Canada’s history, geography, people, culture and more in this fun and informative celebration of Canada’s 150th Birthday with Heather Pattullo, author of Positively Canadian: A Fun Guide to Canadian Language, Culture and History.
Delta Spinners and Weavers June meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, June 26 at 1 p.m. at Kirkland House, 4140 Arthur Dr., Ladner. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Adult Colouring Club - second and fourth Tuesday of the month (June 27, July 11, 25, Aug. 8, 22), 2 to 4 p.m. – Tsawwassen Library. Colouring is not just for kids anymore. Why colour? It reduces stress and improves your focus, it’s fun and creative, and you meet new people! All supplies provided.
Canadian Blood Services has blood donor clinics at the Ladner Community Centre, 4734-51st St., June 28 from 1 to 8 p.m. and at South Delta Secondary School, 750-53rd St., July 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Restorative Yoga for People Living with Cancer, Thursday July 6, 20, Aug. 3, 17 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., every second Thursday. Facilitated by yoga instructor Maureen Dufresne. No previous yoga experience is necessary. This yoga supports the body in poses lying down or seated, in stillness with breathing awareness. This encourages the release of muscle tension and flexibility and balances the body/mind connection. No fee. Please pre-register by phoning Maureen at 604-948-0660.
VIP Summer Break Camp for ages 6 to 11 at Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave., Aug. 14 to 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 604-946-6254 or email: [email protected] for registration. Cost until June 30, $120. www.ladnerunited.org.
Toss aside the mid-day doldrums and volunteer at FINDS Children’s Thrift Store. Reach Child and Youth Development Society is seeking exuberant and friendly volunteers to staff our children’s thrift store in the heart of Ladner Village. Shifts are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday. If you’re interested in volunteering email Rae-Anne at [email protected] or call and leave your name and phone number with our front desk at 604-946-6622 ext. 300.
Come join us for slo-pitch practice. Men and ladies. Every Friday at 11 a.m. at Pebble Hill Park, Tsawwassen. Everyone welcome. Call 604-946-6370 or just come to the park.
Ambassadors Tsawwassen Mills Toastmasters: The club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Tsawwassen Mills Mall Training Room located at Entry 4 between Karma Athletics and Yogigo; 7 to 9 p.m. Drop in and see how a Toastmasters club meeting is run. Come and see how Toastmasters can help you gain confidence and skill at public speaking as well as with leadership skills in a safe, encouraging environment. For more info, contact [email protected].
SENIORS
Strawberry High Tea with entertainers Liz and Steve, Friday, June 23 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Tickets $14 for members, $16 for non-members.
KinVillage Community Centre celebrates Canada’s 150th anniversary with entertainment by Music Variations Friday, June 30. Opening ceremony 2 p.m. Entertainment 2:15 p.m. Admission is free. Buenos Dias Café will have a variety of burgers and hotdogs available for sale from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., cash only please. KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen.
Safe Driving for Seniors, free presentation by an ICBC Road Safety and Community Coordinator, 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 4, KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Includes an opportunity for questions and answers with a driving tester.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Delta Chamber of Commerce’s 29th annual golf tournament is set for Thursday, June 29 at Beach Grove Golf Club. Members and non-members welcome. $199 per player (includes golf, power cart, lunch and dinner), $60 dinner-only option. Register online at deltachamber.ca or call 604-946-4232 for more info.
ARTS
The “Wander Inn Cafe” coffeehouse is open Saturday, June 24, 7 to 10 p.m. Enjoy the toe-tapping tunes of local performers Steve & Liz Alexander, followed by a fun evening of Karaoke, mastered by Jim Argue. Sing a tune or listen, relax, connect with friends. Entrance: suggested $7 donation covers beverages, goodies and entertainment. Venue: 5545 Ladner Trunk Road (LCF church). Note that the coffeehouse will be closed July/Aug. and resumes in September.
The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a non-profit event, mail, drop off, fax, or e-mail ([email protected]) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).
